Head of Conveyancing – Salisbury – £63,000 – Established Regional Firm

We are currently instructed on a senior leadership opportunity within a long-established regional firm, for an experienced Conveyancer with leadership experience to step into a Head of Conveyancing role based in Salisbury.

This is a key strategic hire within a firm that has been advising clients across Wiltshire, Hampshire and the wider South for over two centuries, combining traditional client service values with a modern, full-service offering.

The Firm:

The practice operates across multiple offices, with its head office in Salisbury, and provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, businesses and charities.

It has built a reputation locally for:*Long-standing client relationships and repeat instructions
*A genuinely personalised, ’whole client’ approach to legal advice
*Delivering high-quality, accessible service across private client, property and commercial work
The Conveyancing team sits at the heart of the firm’s offering, with a steady flow of work derived from strong local connections, estate agents and returning clients.

The Role:

This is a leadership position, combining fee-earning with oversight of the residential property function.

Key responsibilities will include:*Managing a full residential conveyancing caseload (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity)
*Supervising and mentoring junior fee earners and support staff
*Driving efficiency, process improvement and service delivery within the team
*Acting as a key point of contact for referrers and longstanding clients
*Contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the department
The Opportunity:*A genuine opportunity to lead and shape a department, not simply inherit a title
*Strong and consistent pipeline of work within an established local market
*A firm with deep roots in the region, offering stability and long-term career prospects
*Close-knit, supportive environment with visible leadership and autonomy
Candidate Profile:*5+ years’ PQE in residential conveyancing (or equivalent experience)
*Are confident managing their own caseload and supervising others
*Have an interest in stepping into, or further developing within, a Head of Department role
*Bring a commercial and client-focused mindset
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Conveyancer seeking a clear step into leadership within a respected regional firm, with the platform to make a tangible impact.

For further enquiries, call Jack Cooper at QED Legal on .